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Senior Underwriting Manager & Underwriting Manager

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriting Manager & Underwriting Manager to lead and manage underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in driving premium growth, maintaining profitability, and fostering strong agency relationships. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in commercial lines underwriting, leadership experience, and a strategic mindset to contribute to the success of our underwriting team and overall business objectives. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence three days per week.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $185,000 (flexible for strong candidates)
• Bonus: Approximately 15% annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage underwriting operations for the Dallas branch, aligning with regional leadership on strategy and execution.
• Oversee a team of approximately 7–8 underwriting staff, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
• Contribute to and execute the branch business plan, focusing on premium growth and profitability targets.
• Underwrite large, complex, or unusual risks as needed.
• Develop and manage agency relationships, including appointments, performance evaluations, and growth strategies.
• Drive production through agency engagement, territory development, and business planning.
• Monitor and manage loss ratios, sales goals, and overall portfolio performance for a ~$150M book of business.
• Conduct underwriting file reviews to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate underwriting staff to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with claims, risk control, and leadership teams to support overall business objectives.
• Travel as needed for agency visits, meetings, and relationship development.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5–7+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience (more experience preferred for senior-level candidates).
• Proven leadership and management experience, with a strong preference for candidates with team oversight responsibilities.
• Extensive field underwriting experience, particularly in:
  • Construction (required; must be true middle market, not small artisan).
  • Oil & Gas / Energy (highly preferred).
• Experience handling large commercial/middle market accounts with an average premium of ~$400K–$500K.
• Demonstrated expertise in agency management, production, and business development.
• Deep understanding of ISO forms, pricing, and coverage analysis.
• Proven ability to balance profitability and growth within a territory.
• Open to candidates from carrier or MGA backgrounds with true underwriting authority.
• Preferred experience with companies such as Travelers, Liberty Mutual, FCCI, Chubb, or Central.

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Regional Underwriting Manager

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Underwriting Manager to lead and oversee underwriting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a profitable book of business, supervising underwriting staff, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. This role requires a strong technical background in property and casualty underwriting, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering productive relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Compensation Package

• A market-leading salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and control individual risk underwriting programs to ensure profitable growth.
• Supervise the review and issuance of applications, renewals, and change requests, ensuring all necessary information is gathered and insurability decisions are made within prescribed authority limits.
• Provide guidance to underwriters on complex risks and make decisions on risks exceeding their authority.
• Train, supervise, and monitor underwriters, loss control, and premium audit staff to ensure adherence to company policies and technical standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding coverages, rates, risk selection, and applications.
• Coordinate departmental workflow with other divisions in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Assist in agent education and training initiatives.
• Review agency performance in collaboration with marketing personnel.
• Conduct quality audits on branch underwriting personnel and serve as a member of the Corporate Quality Audit Team.
• Visit agencies periodically to stimulate profitable production and strengthen company/agency relationships.
• Monitor industry competition through associations, affiliations, and contracts.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of four years of management experience.
• At least five years of commercial lines underwriting experience, preferably with ISO.
• Strong technical knowledge of property and casualty underwriting.
• Advanced understanding of ISO commercial class codes and Commercial Lines Manual underwriting requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.

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Healthcare Underwriting Supervisor

Job Summary

Seeking a Healthcare Underwriting Supervisor to join a team and support the management of the healthcare program underwriting operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the profitability and quality of the insurance programs while fostering strong relationships with producers and internal teams. The Healthcare Underwriting Supervisor will oversee underwriting staff, provide training and guidance, and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines.

Compensation Package

• Salary: $149,500 annually
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily underwriting of the property and casualty book of business within delegated authority, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and appropriate risk selection and pricing.
• Oversee underwriting activities through internal referrals, file reviews, and periodic audits.
• Supervise and guide underwriting staff, including performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
• Review and approve new business submissions, exception renewals, and transactions exceeding underwriters' authority.
• Monitor rate targets, pricing standards, risk control, and claims activities within the assigned territory or book of business.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to establish and communicate underwriting philosophies and systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agency distributors and internal teams.
• Represent the company at agent meetings, conventions, and trade shows as needed.
• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new underwriting associates.
• Prepare and submit management reports and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industry-related experience.
• Certifications: AU, CPCU, ARM designation, or comparable higher insurance education (attained or in progress).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of commercial lines underwriting or related experience in an insurance company or agency.
  • Prior supervisory experience required.
• Licensing: Must have or obtain a property-casualty license within 3 months of hire and maintain it.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of underwriting authority, rules, risk selection, and pricing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership and coaching abilities with a focus on team development.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with agency distributors and internal teams.
  • Analytical and mathematical skills to assess risk and pricing.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Senior Contract Surety Underwriting Manager

Seeking an experienced Contract Surety Underwriting Leader to oversee a high-performing team, drive strategic growth, and shape underwriting excellence. This role is ideal for a seasoned surety professional who excels in relationship management, financial analysis, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze key business and financial reports essential to the underwriting process, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.
• Evaluate risk quality and ensure decisions align with company underwriting guidelines.
• Review and provide recommendations on underwriting submissions, including terms, conditions, and credit decisions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with agents, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through clear, effective communication.
• Maintain strong organizational discipline while managing multiple priorities.
• Make timely, well‑informed decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate high integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that support business goals and underwriting profitability.
• Hold self and team accountable for achieving performance targets.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop underwriting talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of contract surety underwriting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Progress toward or completion of professional designations a plus, such as AFSB, CPCU, CPA, or RPLU.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and relationship management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive strategic initiatives.

Role Scope

This position manages a team of underwriters, contributes to strategic planning, sets performance expectations, and leads talent selection and development. The ideal candidate combines technical surety expertise with strong leadership and a forward‑thinking, strategic mindset.

Compensation: 170k-230k 

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Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze business reports needed in the underwriting processes, including credit checks, bank agreements, and financial statements.

• Responsible for all risk selection/rejection, pricing, retention, growth, and profitability for their branch office.

• Assess risk quality in compliance with company guidelines.

• Review the underwriting of others and make recommendations for extending surety credit including the terms and conditions.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively.

• Must be highly organized to handle a variety of responsibilities.

• Deliver exceptional customer service.

• Make timely, informed decisions.

• Operate with integrity and honesty.

• Hold self and team accountable for achieving established objectives.

• Use independent judgment and initiative to support business goals.

• Coach and develop team.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 

• Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a related discipline

• Experience: Generally looking for 7+ years of related experience.  Progression toward certification in area of expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Associate in Surety and Fidelity Bonding (AFSB), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).

Salary Range:

$175,000.00 -$220,000.00

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Branch Manager

Job Summary

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Branch Manager to lead and oversee operations. This role is pivotal in managing a well-established book of business, mentoring a dedicated team, and driving growth within the commercial lines sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting, management, and binding authority, with a proven track record in leadership and business development.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: Starting at $100,000+ annually, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) plan.
• Work Environment: Primarily in-office with occasional travel (approximately once a month) to meet with agents, focusing on Louisiana-based business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a book of business valued at $18M-$20M, consisting of 80% binding and 20% brokerage accounts.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team including underwriters, personal lines staff, and support staff.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the underwriting team and senior leadership.
• Provide guidance on markets, coverages, and underwriting decisions.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the growth and profitability of the branch.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents and clients.
• Occasionally travel to meet with agents and foster business relationships.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in a production role, with a background in binding, MGA, and small to mid-size accounts.
• Proven experience in management or informal leadership roles, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lines, including property and casualty insurance.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business growth and operational excellence.

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